Sad Song (Montefierro Series #1)

SS031

SS031: Dulo ng Hangganan by IV of Spades

"Caramel macchiato for Cyrelle."

I stood up from my seat and went to the counter when I heard my name. The crew smiled at me before giving me my order.

"Here you go, Ma'am. Have a nice day." she said with enthusiasm.

I smiled back before taking a sip at my drink. I took a deep breath as the coffee slowly went down into my system. Ah, heaven!

"Thanks." huli kong sinabi bago na umalis ng Starbucks.

I went to my car and immediately drove my way to my office. I was still holding my cup of caramel machiatto when I took the elevator.

"Good morning, Ma'am Cyrelle." one of my employee greeted me with a smile.

"Good morning." I smiled back.

Gusto ko pa sanang batiin siya sa pangalan niya pero hindi ko na maalala. There's too many of them, it's hard for me to memorize all their names.

Bumaba na ko nang huminto ang elevator sa 15th floor. Nakasunod naman sa likod ko 'yong nakasabay ko sa elevator.

My employees stopped everything they were doing to greet me properly. I just waved my hand and laughed.

"Guys, it's fine. Continue." I said.

Nagsingitian na sila bago na bumalik sa mga tables nila. Dumiretso na ako ng lakad hanggang sa pinto ng office ko. Tanya, my secretary, took my cardigan and scarf, then she placed it on the clothes rail just behind her working station.

"Good morning, Miss Cyrelle." she greeted politely.

"Good morning," I took a sip at my drink before asking, "What are my schedules for today?"

Agad siyang aligagang tumayo dala-dala ang notebook niya. She went towards me and pushed the door of my office for me. I smiled at her because she doesn't have to do that. Pero dahil nagawa niya na ay pumasok na ako.

"You have a lunch meeting with Alycxon and her manager later at twelve noon. Then after that, you'll have a meeting with Miss Idelle and her sister Miss Idris at dinner, 7PM."

I nodded before sitting at my swivel chair. Sandali pa ako nag-isip habang pinagmamasdan lang naman ako ni Tanya. I wasn't aware that I'll have a meeting later with Idelle and Idris. Idelle is the co-founder of Andromeda Record Labels. While I'm the founder. We built this business together. Of course, with the help of Idris.

When I left the Philippines to settle in Paris, Idris was the one who helped me with my expenses. Siya din ang tumulong sakin sa pag-aaral ko dito kung paano mag-handle ng recording company. Tapos ay pinakilala niya ako sa nakatatanda niyang kapatid na si Idelle na kapareho ko ang plano sa buhay. And that is to open a recording company. After approximately four years, here we are, known throughout the world. We've been handling all of the biggest stars and musicians all over the world. We became successful. I was able to pay back everything Idris has done to help me before.

I had nothing to do for the next few hours but to wait for my lunch meeting with one of the most famous artists we handle; Alycxon Maven Lucente. She's a Filipina. Kaya naging magkalapit din kami. I'm still here in Paris, Alycxon's career bloomed here and not in the Philippines. That's the reason why she's here.

After our lunch meeting, bumalik muna ako sa office at naghintay ulit para sa dinner meeting naman namin nila Idelle at Idris. 6:30PM pa lang ay tumungo na ko sa restaurant na pagkikitaan namin. I arrived at exactly seven o'clock. Wala pang ilang minuto ay dumating na din naman sila.